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[JonnyAlpha]

And another question.............

 

I have the M-Machine Cross Member End Repair Section, the long one that includes the outer captive nuts, should I fit this to the existing Cross Member before or after fitting the floor.

 

Any tips on ensuring that the Front Seat Mounting captive nuts are in the correct place (suppose I could slot a seat in but that will be a right pain

 

Thanks

[JonnyAlpha]

And another question.............

 

I have the M-Machine Cross Member End Repair Section, the long one that includes the outer captive nuts, should I fit this to the existing Cross Member before or after fitting the floor.

 

Any tips on ensuring that the Front Seat Mounting captive nuts are in the correct place (suppose I could slot a seat in but that will be a right pain

 

Thanks

No takers on this ? 

Not done yet but I guess i'll either measure the distance from the centre of the bolt holes or see if I can knock up a plate to use as a jig?

[alex-95]

Looks like you've got the half floor, I would weld the floor in first then the x member repair. 

As for getting the nut in the right place I would  measure the distance between the passenger side (if they're ok) then clamp the x member in the right place tack it and check the distance.

[JonnyAlpha]

Looks like you've got the half floor, I would weld the floor in first then the x member repair. 

As for getting the nut in the right place I would  measure the distance between the passenger side (if they're ok) then clamp the x member in the right place tack it and check the distance.

I made up a jig using 2 lengths of steel with holes in to get the Cross Member Repair piece in the correct place. I was going to weld the floor in first but then thought that I'd have difficulty getting the cross member repair piece in place due to the inner sill. However I just did a test fit of the repair piece and with the jig in place the end of the cross member seems to be too long?

 

So to ensure that it fits I think I'll clamp the floor in place and then fit the cross member?

[acky]

Ive just done this and had the same concerns. I welded the floor in first and made sure the inner sills lined up with the door and a post stiffener.
The only thing that was wrong, I couldnt get x member to sit plumb level, so ended having cut the welding out from post stiffener. Glad I did, bob on now. Took a lot of force to keep it level, while i tacked it in place.

[JonnyAlpha]

Like I said above acky, I think i'll clamp in the floor, which I have to do anyway to mark up where to drill spot welds. Once its clamped in I'll see it I can get the Cross Member in and the tack it in place.